19-year-old University of Washington student stabbed to death in laundry room
University of Washington student stabbed to death
Police are investigating a deadly stabbing at a University of Washington off-campus apartment building.
SEATTLE - Authorities are searching for an "armed and dangerous" suspect following a deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old student at a University of Washington off-campus apartment complex.
The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) described the incident, which occurred in a laundry room at the off-campus Nordheim Court apartments, as "deeply distressing." The complex is located near University Village, with the specific building involved situated close to the Burke-Gilman Trail.
The Investigation
What we know:
The initial emergency call was placed around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. While the investigation remains in its preliminary stages, investigators noted they believe the victim was a student at the university.
Seattle Police Department (SPD) and UWPD are working jointly to locate the suspect. At this time, officials do not believe the suspect is a student. The nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victim is unclear.
Suspect Description
Police are searching for a Black male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a slim build, black hair, and a beard. He was last seen wearing:
- A button-up shirt
- A dark blue vest
- Blue jeans
Seattle police say to consider him armed and dangerous.
Campus Safety Warnings
What you can do:
Police are investigating the death as a homicide.
In response to the active search, authorities are urging students and residents in the area to remain vigilant. Police advised those near campus to stay in pairs and to report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or the Seattle Police Department's violent crimes tip line at 206-233-5000.
The Source: Information in this story came from the University of Washington and the Seattle Police Department.
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